Chapter XX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading At last a footfall greeted her ear but it was not her lover’s.

later than; following

From this reading Hour after hour flitted past, and the fearful captive listened in vain for her lover’s step.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Hour after hour flitted past, and the fearful captive listened in vain for her lover’s step.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At last a footfall greeted her ear but it was not her lover’s.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The two guards, tired of gambling, stood like statues before the birchen portals of the strong wigwam, their ears catching every sound, and their vigilant eyes noting every dark form that crossed their line of vision.

consisting of or made of wood of the birch tree

From this reading The two guards, tired of gambling, stood like statues before the birchen portals of the strong wigwam, their ears catching every sound, and their vigilant eyes noting every dark form that crossed their line of vision.

having or covered with or accompanied by blood

From this reading THE BLOODY MEETING.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At last a footfall greeted her ear but it was not her lover’s.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Hour after hour flitted past, and the fearful captive listened in vain for her lover’s step.

(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team

From this reading The two guards, tired of gambling, stood like statues before the birchen portals of the strong wigwam, their ears catching every sound, and their vigilant eyes noting every dark form that crossed their line of vision.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The flying moments seemed endless to Eudora Morriston, who sat in her lodge waiting for the coming of her rescuers.

placed crosswise

From this reading The two guards, tired of gambling, stood like statues before the birchen portals of the strong wigwam, their ears catching every sound, and their vigilant eyes noting every dark form that crossed their line of vision.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The two guards, tired of gambling, stood like statues before the birchen portals of the strong wigwam, their ears catching every sound, and their vigilant eyes noting every dark form that crossed their line of vision.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading At last a footfall greeted her ear but it was not her lover’s.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The two guards, tired of gambling, stood like statues before the birchen portals of the strong wigwam, their ears catching every sound, and their vigilant eyes noting every dark form that crossed their line of vision.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading The flying moments seemed endless to Eudora Morriston, who sat in her lodge waiting for the coming of her rescuers.

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From this reading The flying moments seemed endless to Eudora Morriston, who sat in her lodge waiting for the coming of her rescuers.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The two guards, tired of gambling, stood like statues before the birchen portals of the strong wigwam, their ears catching every sound, and their vigilant eyes noting every dark form that crossed their line of vision.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The two guards, tired of gambling, stood like statues before the birchen portals of the strong wigwam, their ears catching every sound, and their vigilant eyes noting every dark form that crossed their line of vision.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading Hour after hour flitted past, and the fearful captive listened in vain for her lover’s step.

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From this reading Hour after hour flitted past, and the fearful captive listened in vain for her lover’s step.

moving swiftly

From this reading The flying moments seemed endless to Eudora Morriston, who sat in her lodge waiting for the coming of her rescuers.

the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading At last a footfall greeted her ear but it was not her lover’s.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The flying moments seemed endless to Eudora Morriston, who sat in her lodge waiting for the coming of her rescuers.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The two guards, tired of gambling, stood like statues before the birchen portals of the strong wigwam, their ears catching every sound, and their vigilant eyes noting every dark form that crossed their line of vision.

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

From this reading The two guards, tired of gambling, stood like statues before the birchen portals of the strong wigwam, their ears catching every sound, and their vigilant eyes noting every dark form that crossed their line of vision.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading At last a footfall greeted her ear but it was not her lover’s.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading The two guards, tired of gambling, stood like statues before the birchen portals of the strong wigwam, their ears catching every sound, and their vigilant eyes noting every dark form that crossed their line of vision.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The flying moments seemed endless to Eudora Morriston, who sat in her lodge waiting for the coming of her rescuers.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Hour after hour flitted past, and the fearful captive listened in vain for her lover’s step.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The flying moments seemed endless to Eudora Morriston, who sat in her lodge waiting for the coming of her rescuers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At last a footfall greeted her ear but it was not her lover’s.

immediately past

From this reading At last a footfall greeted her ear but it was not her lover’s.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The two guards, tired of gambling, stood like statues before the birchen portals of the strong wigwam, their ears catching every sound, and their vigilant eyes noting every dark form that crossed their line of vision.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The two guards, tired of gambling, stood like statues before the birchen portals of the strong wigwam, their ears catching every sound, and their vigilant eyes noting every dark form that crossed their line of vision.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Hour after hour flitted past, and the fearful captive listened in vain for her lover’s step.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading The flying moments seemed endless to Eudora Morriston, who sat in her lodge waiting for the coming of her rescuers.

possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Hour after hour flitted past, and the fearful captive listened in vain for her lover’s step.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading THE BLOODY MEETING.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading The flying moments seemed endless to Eudora Morriston, who sat in her lodge waiting for the coming of her rescuers.

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From this reading The flying moments seemed endless to Eudora Morriston, who sat in her lodge waiting for the coming of her rescuers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At last a footfall greeted her ear but it was not her lover’s.

-ing form of “note” — make mention of

From this reading The two guards, tired of gambling, stood like statues before the birchen portals of the strong wigwam, their ears catching every sound, and their vigilant eyes noting every dark form that crossed their line of vision.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The flying moments seemed endless to Eudora Morriston, who sat in her lodge waiting for the coming of her rescuers.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Hour after hour flitted past, and the fearful captive listened in vain for her lover’s step.

plural of “portal” — a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)

From this reading The two guards, tired of gambling, stood like statues before the birchen portals of the strong wigwam, their ears catching every sound, and their vigilant eyes noting every dark form that crossed their line of vision.

plural of “rescuer” — a person who rescues you from harm or danger

From this reading The flying moments seemed endless to Eudora Morriston, who sat in her lodge waiting for the coming of her rescuers.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The flying moments seemed endless to Eudora Morriston, who sat in her lodge waiting for the coming of her rescuers.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The flying moments seemed endless to Eudora Morriston, who sat in her lodge waiting for the coming of her rescuers.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The two guards, tired of gambling, stood like statues before the birchen portals of the strong wigwam, their ears catching every sound, and their vigilant eyes noting every dark form that crossed their line of vision.

plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading The two guards, tired of gambling, stood like statues before the birchen portals of the strong wigwam, their ears catching every sound, and their vigilant eyes noting every dark form that crossed their line of vision.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Hour after hour flitted past, and the fearful captive listened in vain for her lover’s step.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The two guards, tired of gambling, stood like statues before the birchen portals of the strong wigwam, their ears catching every sound, and their vigilant eyes noting every dark form that crossed their line of vision.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The two guards, tired of gambling, stood like statues before the birchen portals of the strong wigwam, their ears catching every sound, and their vigilant eyes noting every dark form that crossed their line of vision.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The two guards, tired of gambling, stood like statues before the birchen portals of the strong wigwam, their ears catching every sound, and their vigilant eyes noting every dark form that crossed their line of vision.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE BLOODY MEETING.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The two guards, tired of gambling, stood like statues before the birchen portals of the strong wigwam, their ears catching every sound, and their vigilant eyes noting every dark form that crossed their line of vision.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading The two guards, tired of gambling, stood like statues before the birchen portals of the strong wigwam, their ears catching every sound, and their vigilant eyes noting every dark form that crossed their line of vision.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The flying moments seemed endless to Eudora Morriston, who sat in her lodge waiting for the coming of her rescuers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two guards, tired of gambling, stood like statues before the birchen portals of the strong wigwam, their ears catching every sound, and their vigilant eyes noting every dark form that crossed their line of vision.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Hour after hour flitted past, and the fearful captive listened in vain for her lover’s step.

carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

From this reading The two guards, tired of gambling, stood like statues before the birchen portals of the strong wigwam, their ears catching every sound, and their vigilant eyes noting every dark form that crossed their line of vision.

a vivid mental image

From this reading The two guards, tired of gambling, stood like statues before the birchen portals of the strong wigwam, their ears catching every sound, and their vigilant eyes noting every dark form that crossed their line of vision.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The flying moments seemed endless to Eudora Morriston, who sat in her lodge waiting for the coming of her rescuers.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading At last a footfall greeted her ear but it was not her lover’s.

which person or people

From this reading The flying moments seemed endless to Eudora Morriston, who sat in her lodge waiting for the coming of her rescuers.

a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides

From this reading The two guards, tired of gambling, stood like statues before the birchen portals of the strong wigwam, their ears catching every sound, and their vigilant eyes noting every dark form that crossed their line of vision.